On Deck: Protein Bar Opens May 18
Attention, Loop-based meatheads: former sports agent Matt Matros opens >Protein Bar on Monday at 235 S. Franklin St. Matros lost 60 pounds drinking protein shakes, and now brings the magic to the masses with his smoothie bar, where all the flavors on offer (piña colada, a Reese's Pieces-esque chocolate-peanut-butter) come with an extra wallop of protein. You can also make your own, starting from a base of soy, egg, or whey and adding fruit and flavor mix-ins. There are also "bowls" — spoon-eating dishes like a "pancake-in-a-bowl" (oatmeal mixed with vanilla protein and sugar-free maple syrup) and "crackberry" (acai berry blend topped with vanilla protein and fresh granola).
